Log in

見る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 見る

見る
観る
視る
みる
Ichidan verb
Freq #36
1

Transitive verb

to see; to look; to watch; to view; to observe

Examples
１０ページの５行目をみなさい。
Let's begin with the fifth line on page 10.
2

Transitive verb

to examine; to look over; to assess; to check; to judge

Examples
頭がくらくらしているので、深く考えずにいい加減なことを書いてみる。
My head is swimming, so I'll try writing any old stuff without any deep thought.
3

Transitive verb

to look after; to attend to; to take care of; to keep an eye on

Examples
私も親の面倒とか見られないですね。
I can't look after my parents and such either.
4

Transitive verb

to experience; to meet with (misfortune, success, etc.)

Examples
映画を観に行かない？
Would you like to take in a movie?
5

Word usually written using kana alone; Auxiliary verb; After the -te form of a verb

to try ...; to have a go at ...; to give ... a try

Examples
私たちはお互いを理解してみるべきだ。
We should try to understand one another.
6

Word usually written using kana alone; Auxiliary verb; As 〜てみると, 〜てみたら, 〜てみれば, etc.

to see (that) ...; to find (that) ...

Kanji in this Word

見
7 strokes
Frequency: 22
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

see
hopes
chances
idea
opinion
look at
visible

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.る
み.える
み.せる
観
18 strokes
Frequency: 476
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

outlook
look
appearance
condition
view

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.る
しめ.す
視
11 strokes
Frequency: 362
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

inspection
regard as
see
look at

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とも
み
覧
17 strokes
Frequency: 1510
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

perusal
see

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ラン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.る
📝

Build your Vocabulary

Add words to your personal quiz list and master them using our spaced-repetition system. Practice makes perfect!

Start Word Quiz